Gavin de Becker & Associates (GDBA)protects the world's most influential and at-risk public figures.ย Founded in 1978 by 3-time Presidential appointee, Gavin de Becker, our firm's Protectors, Analysts, and Investigators are committed to our mission of protecting human life through the assessment, prediction, and management of violence.ย ย
GDBA's Mission: The Safety, Privacy, and Wellbeing of our Clientsย
A newly hired Protector in Menlo Park/Palo Alto will earn no less than $90,000 in base earnings during their first year with GDBA. Menlo Park/Palo Alto-based Protectors could earn up to $110,000 in first year earnings when accounting for prior relevant experience, GDBA Training Academy performance, and promotion opportunities.ย
Your Role as a Protector:ย
- Monitor property while utilizing the tools and technology of a GDBA Command Centerย
- Screen visitors and vendors; control all access to protected siteย
- Coordinate and execute security plans and respond to medical emergenciesย
- Provide physical protection and logistical support at clients' homes and when they travelย
- Provide secure transportation as neededย
- Survey and prepare (advance) locations prior to arrival of clientย
- Prepare detailed documentation of suspicious activityย
- Create and maintain readiness to meet any threatย
Who You Are:ย
Military, law enforcement, or experience in executive protection/security is meaningful, though not a requirement to become a GDBA Protector.ย We're less interested in what you are than who you are. Our most successful Protectors come from a variety of backgrounds and have succeeded because they communicate effectively, are physically fit, willing to learn, tell the truth, and enjoy working in a team environment.ย Our promotion system is merit-based. Performance matters most, not seniority.
Hiring Process Requirements:
- 12-Day Introductory Training Academy in San Antonio, TX
- Be able to pass physical readiness test (Pull-ups, Push-ups, Sit-ups, 800m run)
- Must be able to swim
- Must be drug and nicotine free
- Background check required
- Must be able to obtain appropriate state firearm and security licensing
Best in Class 401k Retirement Plan
- $15,000 employer contribution for First-Year Associates
- $3,000 employer contribution each year thereafter ย
- 10% no-limit matching for all Associates who choose to contribute to their retirement plan
To learn more about earnings, promotions, benefits, and more - visit GDBA.com/careers